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Hi<br />
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I am looking at Apache Cordova as a way to develop a simple cross-platform mobile app<br />
in Visual Studio 2015. The app will be for uploading data to an Azure SQL database.<br />
Is it a good option? Are there any hidden costs involved? I have assumed that it comes<br />
for free with the VS 2015 software.<br />
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Thanks
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Hi

I am looking at Apache Cordova as a way to develop a simple cross-platform mobile app
in Visual Studio 2015. The app will be for uploading data to an Azure SQL database.
Is it a good option? Are there any hidden costs involved? I have assumed that it comes
for free with the VS 2015 software.

Thanks

VS 2015 Apache Cordova mobile app

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